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Psychology A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
PSYC 300 / 480 H
General Principles
3
VB
GE
Humanities
3
I
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
Elec
***Elective
3

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
GE
PSYC 330 ** / STAT 300 / 480 H
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3-4
IIB
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
Elec
***Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 3 units from the following: PSYC 314, PSYC 315, PSYC 316, PSYC 320, PSYC 340+, PSYC 356, PSYC 358, PSYC 360, PSYC 364, PSYC 367, PSYC 370/EDUC 300, PSYC 374/GERON 302, PSYC 390, PSYC 405/ADMJ 303

+ Prerequisite for PSYC 340: PSYC 300 with grade of "C" or better


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/PSYC 330 or STAT 10/STAT 300 combo course. PSYC 330 is the recommended statistics course for students transferring to CSU Sacramento (see additional information under Department Faculty Notes).


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Second year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
PSYC 335 +
Research Methods in Psychology
3
Maj
PSYC 310 +
Biological Psychology
3
IV
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for PSYC 335: PSYC 300, and either PSYC 330 or STAT 300, with grades of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for PSYC 310: PSYC 300 with grade of "C" or better


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2

*Major Elective - A minimum of 3 units from the following: PSYC 315, PSYC 320 or PSYC 370/EDUC 300. A class used to fulfill the previous major elective cannot also be used to meet this requirement. Faculty suggest that students planning to major in Psychology at CSU Sacramento take PSYC 370.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).


Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements. 

**Department Faculty Note

For the Statistics requirement in the second semester, faculty suggest PSYC 330 as the recommended statistics course for students transferring to CSU Sacramento. All student should consult with a counselor to determine the appropriate course for their specific goals. For the major elective in the fourth semester, PSYC 370 is recommended for students transferring to CSU Sacramento.

Published November 14, 2023

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